Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
8 - 1
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Italian Ryegrass
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
इतालवी ryegrass
In German
Brasil Baum
italienisches Raigras
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
Ray-grass italien
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
raigrás italiano
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
Ιταλικά ήρα
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
azevém
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
życica wielokwiatowa
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
Italian ryegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brazilwood and Italian Ryegrass
Wondering what are the properties of Brazilwood and Italian Ryegrass? We provide you with everything About Brazilwood and Italian Ryegrass. Brazilwood has thorns and Italian Ryegrass doesn't have thorns. Also Brazilwood does not have fragrant flowers. Brazilwood has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling and Italian Ryegrass has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brazilwood and Italian Ryegrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Italian Ryegrass
Season and care of Brazilwood and Italian Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Italian Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Italian Ryegrass season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brazilwood and Italian Ryegrass Physical Information
Brazilwood and Italian Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Italian Ryegrass are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Brazilwood and Italian Ryegrass
Care of Brazilwood and Italian Ryegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.